Avocado - Ruakaka - Spring ripening

This is a very unique and interesting avocado variety, released into the market by our nursery.  It produces medium to large, long, necky avocados with a small-medium pointy seed. The skin turns red/black when ripe, so its easy to tell when it is ready, like Hass. The flesh has a great flavour, that is creamy and smooth.

The tree is fast growing, and is suitable for growing in coastal conditions, and crops heavily.

Our trees are grafted and will begin flowering in spring. We are yet to determine which flowering pattern this variety has, however the mother tree is not planted near any other avocado trees, and produces heavy crops year after year. In our opinion given the fruiting pattern of the mother tree, this would be an ideal variety to choose if you only have space for one tree.

Please note - When purchasing the Ruakaka variety from us, you are agreeing to a non propagation agreement. Please see the full agreement under the "our policies" section at the bottom of this page.

Avocado trees are generally easy to care for, but here are a few tips to help ensure your tree thrives:

1. Plant your tree in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Protect from wind and frost when young.

2. Water your tree regularly, but be careful not to over-water. Avocado trees prefer to be kept evenly moist, but not waterlogged. If planting in a clay soil, it is important to either create a mound, or build a raised planter box to plant your tree into. This helps keep the sensitive feeder roots out of the wet zone.

3. Fertilise your tree with a balanced fertiliser twice a year, once in the spring and once in the summer.

4. Prune your tree regularly to remove any dead or damaged branches, and to shape the tree to promote good fruit production.

5. Avocado trees love mulch! Mulching around your tree helps regulate moisture, keep weeds away, breaks down into food for the tree, and creates a very healthy balance of good bacteria and fungi, closer to their natural habitat.